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Sources: Colts' Tarik Glenn considering retirement

Holy Shiite Muslims! Not good. Not good at all. I hope Tony Ugoh is locked in a sequestered fortress with Howard Mudd and Tom Zupancik as we speak. I wonder if the Colt's got wind of this when the made that 2nd Round swap with San Fran during the draft.

Offensive tackle Tarik Glenn will not be back to help the Indianapolis Colts defend their Super Bowl title, according to several people close to the 10-year veteran, choosing instead to retire.

None of Glenn's teammates would confirm the decision publicly, and repeated attempts to reach Glenn were unsuccessful.

When asked to comment on his client's decision, agent Ralph Cindrich said any response would have to come from Glenn.

Colts coach Tony Dungy said earlier this week he recently talked with Glenn, but would not divulge the nature of the discussions. "Probably the best person to speak to on that is him,'' Dungy said.

Barring a change of heart by Glenn, 31, the Colts will report to training camp on July 29 without their second-longest tenured player, and one who has appeared in the past three Pro Bowls. The Colts selected Glenn with the 19th overall pick in the 1997 draft. Only Marvin Harrison, the team's 1996 first-round draft pick, has been around longer.

Glenn, who will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, has started 154 regular-season games during his career. The last 138 have come at left tackle as quarterback Peyton Manning's backside protector. With Glenn setting the pace, the Colts' offensive line continually has ranked among the NFL's best at limiting sacks.

The Colts' options at replacing him include Charlie Johnson, a sixth-round pick in 2006 who primarily saw action at right tackle as a rookie, and Tony Ugoh, their second-round pick in the April draft. They traded their 2008 first-round pick in order to get into position to select Ugoh, then indicated he might be Glenn's eventual successor.

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Eh, a lot of OTs get to about the age of 31 and don't like going to training camp anymore.

And I know he said he's fine with the Colts drafting his replacement and likely letting him play out his contract without an extension, but I can't help but think this is a little bit of an "FU" to Polian.

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Maybe you're right Btown, but Glenn was sounding nothing but positive back in June when he was doing everything to help get Ugoh up to speed during Minicamp. He's gonna be a free agent next year. If he's really wanting more dough, he's going to get it big time from someone if not us:

“This organization has done nothing but do well by me. They’ve been with me through a lot of the good times as well as the hard times, personally. I can honestly say I’ll do whatever I can to help build this organization and to help build this team – not only for this year, but for years to come.

“If that means to get the second-round draft pick focused not only on the field, but off the field, I’m willing to be committed to doing that.”

Re: Sources: Colts' Tarik Glenn considering retirement

Maybe you're right Btown, but Glenn was sounding nothing but positive back in June when he was doing everything to help get Ugoh up to speed during Minicamp. He's gonna be a free agent next year. If he's really wanting more dough, he's going to get it big time from someone if not us:

Every passing year, that "big time" amount decreases. And what better time to remind everyone of your value than coming off a Super Bowl win with a super green rookie behind you? Glenn's never given any indication of being this sort of guy, but it IS a business in the end.

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We'll know a little more by next Sunday. I suspect Tarik wants an extension of two or three years then retire. Camp is only three weeks long so I could see him try to stay out of the sun until things move back to Indy.

You know how hippos are made out to be sweet and silly, like big cows, but are actually extremely dangerous and can kill you with stunning brutality? The Pacers are the NBA's hippos....Matt Moore CBS Sports....

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If he needs the preseason off I say give it to him.

Charlie Johnson did look really good in the Super Bowl, but that was at right tackle and mostly running the ball. I don't know if Diem has ever played left tackle or not? Even if Ugoh ends up being a productive player this year, I can't see them opening up with a rookie at left tackle.

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Neither Diem nor Johnson has the foot speed to play left tackle. Good, solid players, but speed rushers would pose a big problem for either of them.

Can Tony Ugoh play there? We'll see, I guess.

As for Glenn, I think everyone who's even remotely upset needs to step back a minute. He's always come across as a good guy. Always. I'm absolutely willing to give the guy the benefit of the doubt. He's a 300+ pound man who's had problems keeping his weight under control his entire career. This football business can't be easy on his body.

Remember, he's 31 and played 16 games in all but one season, in which he played 10, since 1997. That's a lot of wear and tear.

The selection of Ugoh makes me think the Colts knew this was a possibility. Maybe Tarik said he was going to think about it over the summer. Maybe the Colts decided they'd have a backup plan ready, for this year or next. Who really knows?

Could this be about money? Sure. In this world of sports that we love so much, I'll never be so naive to rule it out.

But if Tarik wants to ride off into the sunset after a Super Bowl win -- mind and body mostly intact -- good for him. I'd wish him luck and thank him for the work he put in helping my favorite team win.

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I don't blame him at all - he's made a ton of money , won a super bowl, been part of a great offense. He might not want to have 15 knee surgeries and have trouble walking for the rest of his life and maybe, just maybe quiting now will benefit him for years to come. How can you blame him when you see a 50 year old former NFL player who can barely walk.

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I could be wrong but still think it's about money and can't blame Tarik. It's his last chance at a decent payday and has to use as much leverage as he can. Brett Farve and star guys are secretive on their plans while the average player (yes I know Tarik is pro bowl) just come out and announce it.

Should also be interesting to see which guys already have nagging injuries before camp even begins. I predict an early precautionary exit for Dwight.

You know how hippos are made out to be sweet and silly, like big cows, but are actually extremely dangerous and can kill you with stunning brutality? The Pacers are the NBA's hippos....Matt Moore CBS Sports....

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I hope it's about the money because if it's about just him being satisfied then he will be leaving. I don't blame him either way, but what a shocker.

You see SB teams flop the following year, this is how it happens. Losing key pieces while others get better, not to mention that while the Colts were great there was some luck along the way too (so many close calls just in the AFC CG).

I certainly don't view them as favorites next season. I'd be 10 times as impressed if they could win the SB this year than I was with last year's win.